Hailsham, Market town in Wealden, United Kingdom
Hailsham is a market town in East Sussex with a central market square surrounded by shops, restaurants, and buildings spanning multiple centuries. The town extends outward from this core with residential neighborhoods and local business areas.
The town received its market charter from King Henry III in 1252, establishing it as a key commercial center in medieval East Sussex. This royal grant shaped the settlement's economic development for centuries.
The Hailsham Pavilion Cinema Theatre presents films and live performances in a restored historical building. The venue reflects the community's commitment to supporting arts and entertainment.
The weekly market at Vicarage Field operates on Saturdays and offers fresh produce, local goods, and artisanal items from vendors. The town center is easy to navigate on foot and has parking available nearby.
The town maintains a connection to traditional Sussex trug making, the craft of building shallow wooden baskets used in local agriculture and markets. A specialized shop continues this age-old technique that has roots in the region's rural past.
Location: Wealden
Website: http://hailsham-tc.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.86470,0.25770
Latest update: December 19, 2025 21:54
Horselunges Manor
2.5 km
St Wilfrid's Church, Hailsham
488 m
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul
2.8 km
The Parish Church of Saint Mary
257 m1, 2 and 3, Church Path
2.8 kmThe George Hotel
322 m
Hailsham Pavilion
295 mVicarage Cottage
336 mPriors Cottage
2.8 kmFlint Cottage
1.3 km6, 8 And 8A, George Street
296 mCherry Tree
2.6 kmCoppards
2.6 kmLongleys Farmhouse
1.3 kmThe Old Vicarage
286 m12, George Street
299 mThe Homely Maid
291 mHarebeating Farmhouse
933 mInglenook Cafe Ye Fleur De Lys
346 mAmberstone Grange
2.1 kmThe Stables To The North East Of The Old Vicarage
300 mCourtlandt
276 mNorth Heath Farmhouse
1.1 km25 And 27, High Street
160 mHedgeland Shaw
1.7 kmHempstead House
301 m21, 21A And 21B, High Street
184 mThe Old Manor House
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